Eight police officers from the Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) have obtained their HGV Class 2 Cat C licences, after attending Ryder’s driver training academy.
Driver / People Management
Reading-based operator Horseman Coaches has taken delivery of ten Plaxton Panther Euro VI coaches, from Alexander Dennis (ADL), as part of a £10m, five-year strategy to upgrade its fleet and facilities.
Bus & Coach
Van conversions from Citroen and Peugeot are now available from PSA Group finance and leasing business Free2Move Lease.
Finance & Leasing
The government has published updated advice on how to register commercial trailers for use in continental Europe after the UK leaves the EU.
Standards & Practices
Birmingham-based haulier OnPoint Logistics has taken delivery of its first DAF vehicles, two XF530 FTG three-axle tractors, and says it is already seeing evidence of “excellent” fuel economy.
Trailers
Euroroute Recovery has taken delivery of a new MAN TGL 12.220 double-deck transporter, supplied by truck provider MV Commercial.
Car Transporters
Goodyear has launched a new all-season tyre for light trucks, a market described as “booming” by the tyre maker.
Tyres & Retreads
Bus and coach operator Transdev has taken delivery of a BYD 13-metre all-electric coach for a trial in the Hauts-de-France region, in France.
Electric Vehicles
Transport and logistics operator ATL has opened a new commercial vehicle service centre near Derby, where sister company Haywood Commercials is delivering repair and maintenance services to both the operator and third party clients.
Workshop Management Systems
Calor has taken delivery of the UK’s first IVECO Stralis NP 6x2 powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Transport for London, Stagecoach Manchester and Brighton & Hove Buses are among 19 organisations winning a share of £48 million to introduce ultra-low emission buses and associated infrastructure such as charging points.
Alternative Fuels
Abbey Logistics has taken delivery of a fleet of new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, supplied on five-year contract hire from Prohire.
Finance & Leasing